Group discounts and exclusive experiences are available to book across Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse in 2027.
The Royal Collection Trust has released its Group Visits & Private Tours brochure for 2027, featuring private out-of-hours tours, landmark exhibitions and more.
Highlights for 2027
Dates for the summer opening of Buckingham Palace have been confirmed as 8th July to 26th September. During this time, groups will be able to explore the State Rooms, including the Picture Gallery, which underwent a once-in-a-generation re-display in the summer, almost doubling the number of paintings on show from 63 to 120; the Throne Room, featuring the throne chairs used at the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in 2023; and the lavishly furnished State Dining Room, which is often used for private entertaining and charity dinners.
The landmark centenary exhibition Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style at The King’s Gallery next to Buckingham Palace has been extended to 18th April, 2027 due to unprecedented demand. This will be replaced by Royal Jewellery: From Coronations to Keepsakes from 25th June 2027 to 19th March 2028, showcasing 500 years of British royal jewellery including some items that have never been on public display.
Groups can book a Royal Day Out ticket to combine a visit to the State Rooms, the Royal Mews and the Royal Jewellery: From Coronations to Keepsakes exhibition.
Groups visiting the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh can access a new exhibition of portrait miniatures on display in The King’s Gallery. Running from 23rd April until 30th August, 2027, Portrait Miniatures: 500 Years of Love and Loyalty brings together more than 80 miniatures once treasured as keepsakes along with paintings, drawings, prints, books and photographs.
The exhibition will uncover how portrait miniatures were commissioned, worn, exchanged and contemplated with figures of Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria on display.
Private access experiences
Across the royal residences, groups can enjoy exclusive out-of-hours experiences. Private access to the Gallery is available through Private Evening Talks and Views, providing in-depth discussions on the exhibitions and finished with a glass of English sparkling wine at the end of the visit.
At the Palace of Holyroodhouse, groups can go behind the ropes with an expert guide when the palace is closed to the public during private guided morning and evening tours. This type of tour offers the only chance to see the West Drawing Room, used by His Majesty and members of the Royal Family as a private sitting room.
Led by expert guides in the evening after Windsor Castle has closed to the public, private guided tours of the State Apartments explore 1,000 years of royal history and show how His Majesty and members of the Royal Family use the Castle today.
